Rethinking Narcissism:

The Secret to Recognizing

and Coping with
Narcissists
 By
Dr. Craig Malkin
Harper Perennial
 When most of us hear the word narcissism or narcissist,
we envision vain, preening, braggarts who can’t stop talking about
themselves. But most of the time, we’ve got it wrong; many
narcissists aren’t driven by looks,fame, or money—some may even
be shy or soft spoken. The startling truth is we’ve been distracted by
an empty stereotype that blinds us to far more reliable signs of
danger—and an entire generation is suffering because of it.

In Rethinking Narcissism Harvard Medical School psychologist

Craig Malkin addresses the "narcissism epidemic" by illuminating
the spectrum of narcissism, identifying ways to control the trait, and
explaining how too little of it may be a bad thing. Readers will learn
that there's far more to narcissism than its reductive invective would
imply. The reality is that we all fall somewhere between utter
selflessness and grandiosity. A healthy middle—a healthy degree of
narcissism—is essential for a strong sense of self. Malkin
deconstructs our misconceptions of narcissism and offers clear,
step-by-step guidance on how to protect ourselves and how to
promote healthy narcissism in our partners, our children, and
ourselves.

Harper Perennial

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